Mazda CX-30 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda CX-30 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 26500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a a bit edge – offering 225 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs to a small extent better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Mazda CX-30 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is minimal lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers evident more room – 597 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs to a small extent better – up to 1634 L, which is about 228 L more than the Mazda CX-30.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer minimal takes the win – 497 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.